Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 16hMark your calendars 🗓️ & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in October! 🍁🍂 Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at communications@seattleparksfoundation.org. A complete list of partner events & more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗 011
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 29/09/2026This weekend, join Wakulima USA for their inaugural MAVUNO Community Harvest Festival at Canter-Berry Farms! 🚜🍂 Head to Auburn this Saturday, October 3 from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm to celebrate the harvest, food, and wellness with fellow community members, and get the opportunity to tour the farm, (1/3) 131
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 28/09/2026Heavy precipitation and the flooding that often follows is just one example of how our changing climate affects the Puget Sound region. Within King County, chronic flooding in the Duwamish Valley has devastated neighborhoods like South Park and put other low-lying communities (1/5) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 25/09/2026Don’t forget: National Public Lands Day is tomorrow, Saturday, September 26! 🏞️🏕️ Established in 1994, National Public Lands Day celebrates parks, trails, forests, and other public recreation areas across the country. (1/4) 120
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 22/09/2026Meet Hazel Bhang Barnett, one of our 100+ Evergreen Team members who give to community-led projects in their neighborhoods and our shared public spaces every month. 💚 (1/5) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 22/09/2026With 99% of Seattle residents living within 10-minutes—car-free—of a public park, the city’s park system is an internationally praised and highly ranked treasure. (1/5) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 18/09/2026What a summer! ️☀️ New on the blog️: the impact of accessible events in activated public spaces, and what Seattle is doing right—link in bio! 🔗 020
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 16/09/2026The Downtown Community Council (DCC) is turning two! Join our partner for a fun-filled evening enjoying the best of what Downtown Seattle has to offer at their Birthday Bash on September 29 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Reserve a spot and claim your ticket at the link in our bio (21+ only). 🔗 📸: DCC 000
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 14/09/2026Show your appreciation for the volunteers and groups making a difference in our community by nominating them for the 2026 Denny Awards! 💚 Seattle Parks and Recreation has proudly hosted the Denny Awards for more than 25 years, celebrating those who dedicate their time to our (1/2) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 10/09/2026Save the date! Join our partner Wakulima USA for their Inaugural Mavuno Fundraiser at Canter-Berry Farms on Saturday, October 3 at 12pm. 🚜🍂 A grant from the King County Conservation Futures program helped Wakulima acquire Canter-Berry Farms in Auburn late last year, (1/3) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 09/09/2026✨ We’re hiring a Controller! ✨ This person will lead Seattle Parks Foundation’s Finance team, managing the organization’s accounting and financial functions. As a fiscal sponsor with hundreds of funds to manage, the Controller will ensure accurate financial reporting, (1/3) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 04/09/2026Last weekend, over 3,000 of you joined us for our fourth annual Pickleball for All in Downtown Seattle! Thank you for a phenomenal weekend of pickleball and community. We’re grateful to have had the chance to activate one of the city’s busiest neighborhoods and thrilled so many could make it. (1/3) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 02/09/2026Volunteer and celebrate a significant day that helped make the Burke-Gilman Trail a reality: the Hike-In of 1971! 55 years ago, on September 12, 1971, 2,000 community members participated in a “Hike-In” organized by Merrill Hille and the Burke-Gilman Trail Park Committee to garner support (1/3) 131
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 02/09/2026And with that, our 2026 Pop-Up Concerts in the Park have finally come to an end. 🎶☀️ We brought six free shows to four parks across the city this summer—and you brought the fun. Thank you for joining us and spending time in your beautiful parks while supporting local artists. (1/3) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 28/08/2026Mark your calendars 🗓️ & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in September!🍃 Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at communications@seattleparksfoundation.org. A complete list of partner events & more details can be found at the link in our bio.🔗 010
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 27/08/2026Pop-Up Concerts in the Park: The 2026 Finale. 🎶☀️ Cytrus took the stage and gave us their all as they closed out our summer concert series at Seward Park Amphitheater last night! 🎹🎶 A special shoutout to Maje for representing The Residency with a phenomenal opening performance. (1/2) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 26/08/2026This summer, 22 community-led projects received grants from the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON). The NMF supports grassroots projects that build stronger communities, such as neighborhood improvements, cultural celebrations, and youth programs. (1/3) 231
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 26/08/2026This weekend. Free pickleball. Downtown Seattle. 🏓🏙️😎 We’re gearing up to welcome hundreds of pickleball players, coaches, and spectators for Pickleball for All this Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30! 6th Avenue between Blanchard and Virginia will be closed off (1/4) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 24/08/2026It’s safe to say that Seattle is having one of its busiest summer seasons yet. Between the FIFA World Cup and usual tourist activity, events and activations have engaged millions throughout the city, making a lasting impression on the country and beyond. (1/3) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 21/08/2026Our Pop-Up Concerts in the Park series ends with a party as Cytrus takes the stage at Seward Park Amphitheater next Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30pm! 🎶 Cytrus’ eight-piece, synth-driven sound, replete with soaring guitar solos, wailing sax and percussion galore makes a place at the table (1/2) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 20/08/2026Lucia Flores-Wiseman graced us with an incredible performance at Magnuson Park Amphitheater last night! 🎹🎶 We’re beyond thankful for all those who came early to appreciate the lively opening set from The Residency’s Samweli. (1/2) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 19/08/2026Less than a quarter of U.S. adults currently have an up-to-date will. Do you? Estate planning can be tedious and time-consuming, making it easy to put off for another time. (1/3) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 17/08/2026In case you missed it: Pickleball for All returns to downtown Seattle on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30! 🏓 Join hundreds of community members and test out your pickleball skills. Eight temporary pickleball courts on 6th Avenue between Blanchard and Virginia Streets will be packed (1/4) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 16/08/2026Just in: Cytrus joins our Pop-Up Concerts in the Park lineup‼️ Add one more concert to your summer plans and join us at Seward Park Amphitheater on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30pm for our last Pop-Up Concert in the Park of 2026! (1/2) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 14/08/2026Our Pop-Up Concerts in the Park series continues with Lucia Flores-Wiseman at Magnuson Park Amphitheater next Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30pm! 🎶 (1/4) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 13/08/2026The Darrius Willrich Trio’s beautiful arrangements contributed to the peaceful, meditative atmosphere at Kubota Garden Terrace Overlook last night! 🎹🎶 We appreciate the crowd that came out for the concert and are thankful for The Residency’s Nate Spade, whose opening performance set the (1/2) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 10/08/2026Freeway Park is turning 50! 🎉 Join us and our partner Lid I-5 at Town Hall Seattle next Tuesday, August 18 to celebrate one of the most significant urban parks in the country. (1/4) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 07/08/2026Pop-Up Concerts in the Park resume next week! 👀️ Join us at Kubota Garden Terrace Overlook at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 12 for an evening of jazz with the Darrius Willrich Trio! 🎶️ (1/4) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 07/08/2026Six years ago this week, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) was signed into law! The bipartisan bill funds improvements to infrastructure & expands recreational opportunities in national parks & other public lands. 🏞️ (1/2) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 04/08/2026UPDATE: Tomorrow’s concert with Hard Maybe at Seward Park has been cancelled due to unhealthy air quality. While we won’t see you tomorrow, we hope you can join us for another Pop-Up Concert in the Park this summer! Visit the link in our bio for the full lineup and details. Until then, stay safe. 💚 012
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 31/07/2026Mark your calendars and tell a friend: Pickleball for All returns to downtown Seattle on August 29 and 30 for another weekend of free, open play! 6th Avenue, from Blanchard to Virginia Streets, will be transformed with 8 temporary pickleball courts and hundreds of players of all skill levels. (1/4) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 30/07/2026Mark your calendars 🗓️ & check out some of the events our partners are hosting in August! ☀️ Hosting an event you’d like to see on our Events Calendar? Let us know at communications@seattleparksfoundation.org. A complete list of partner events and more details can be found at the link in our bio. 🔗 000
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 29/07/2026Pop-Up Concerts in the Park continue next Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30pm with Hard Maybe at Seward Park Amphitheater! 🎤 (1/4) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 27/07/2026This Wednesday, July 29, join us at Watershed Pub & Kitchen from 6pm – 8pm for a brewery night featuring six beers from RŌM Beer Co, including one inspired by SPF: Park RŌMer – Seattle! When you purchase one of the six featured beers that evening, Watershed will donate $1 to SPF. 💚 (1/3) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 27/07/2026Our hearts are with everyone who was at the Seattle Center for Bite of Seattle yesterday. We believe people should feel safe to gather and celebrate in all our city’s public spaces, including Seattle Center, the cultural meeting space for our community. (1/3) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 24/07/2026🗓️ Save the date: Saturday, August 15 • 10 am - 1 pm. Our partner Madison Valley Emergency Hub invites you to Quake, Rattle, and Roll, another one of their city-wide emergency drill simulations. (1/3) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 23/07/2026MANISHA brought out quite the crowd at Magnuson Park Amphitheater yesterday evening! 🎶 Thanks to all those who joined us in closing out our first month of free summer concerts, and to Zhanea from The Residency for ushering the evening in with a great set. (1/2) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 20/07/2026Five types of salmon have been swimming in the Salish Sea for millions of years: Chinook, coho, pink, chum, and sockeye. The fish hold great cultural, religious, environmental, and economic significance in the Puget Sound, but they’re disappearing from our waters at a troubling rate. (1/3) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 17/07/2026Next Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm, MANISHA and her band will take the stage at Magnuson Park Amphitheater! Filipina-Indian artist MANISHA writes for lovers of lyrics and overthinkers of love. Much like her multicultural background, her music is a melting pot of influences (1/4) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 16/07/2026The New Triumph had everyone moving at Seward Park Amphitheater last night! 🎸🎷🥁🎵 We’re extremely grateful for everyone who spent the evening with us! We’ll be heading up north for another Pop-Up Concert in the Park next Wednesday, July 22 at Magnuson Park Amphitheater. Next up: MANISHA! 👀 (1/2) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 15/07/2026We’re grateful to be the spotlighted non-profit for Watershed Pub & Kitchen’s Convergence fundraising event this month! They’ll be featuring six beers from RŌM Beer Co., including the special edition Seattle Parks Foundation-inspired Park RŌM - Seattle Parks. (1/3) 120
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 14/07/2026✨ We’re hiring! ✨ SPF is seeking a temporary part-time Bookkeeper and full-time Development Coordinator to join the team. The Bookkeeper will assist with daily accounting functions through the summer (July-September 2026) for 20 hours a week. For best consideration, apply by July 17, 2026. (1/2) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 12/07/2026Happy PNW Climate Week! For the next week, leaders, innovators, and communities across Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia will gather to spotlight home-grown climate solutions and accelerate action. (1/3) 220
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 12/07/20263 days left to apply! 🌲 The Tree Canopy for Climate Resilience Grant Application will remain open until 11:59pm on Tuesday, July 14 – don’t miss the chance to fund your tree canopy project in King County! (1/2) 121
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 11/07/2026It’s not too late to join us for Pop-Up Concerts in the Park this summer; we had an incredible start to our concert series earlier this month and can’t wait for more. ☀️🎤 (1/4) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 10/07/2026Next Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30pm, unwind with a live performance from The New Triumph at Seward Park Amphitheater! The New Triumph is a multigenerational, multiracial ensemble comprised of some of the best musicians in Seattle’s thriving music scene. (1/3) 110
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 09/07/2026Lady A – The Real Lady A and her band had us singing, dancing, and laughing throughout their amazing performance at Jimi Hendrix Park last night! 🎶🎤 Thank you to everyone who came out, and to Izzy Sound from The Residency, who opened the show! (1/2) 100
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 08/07/2026Restaurant 2 Garden (R2G) wants YOU to join them for a ball game! ⚾️ Next Friday, July 17, join our partners for Seattle Mariners’ ‘00s Fireworks Night! Purchase a ticket through R2G for 100-level seats at a great price, for an even better cause. (1/2) 101
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 07/07/2026Georgetown’s long-awaited off-leash dog park is now open, and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is inviting the community to help name it! 🐾 (1/5) 271
Seattle Parks Foundation @seattleparksfoundation.org · 01/07/2026On Wednesdays, we go to Pop-Up Concerts in the Park. ☀️🎶😎 Next week, July 8 at 6:30 pm, we’re kicking off the series with Lady A – The Real Lady A at Jimi Hendrix Park! (1/4) 120